Stories & More for Preschoolers: Thursdays at 11:00 am
Join us for another fun season of weekly gatherings for preschool children and their caregivers. Our own Maryellen Paull will lead the way, sharing engaging stories, songs and hands-on craft activities. No registration is needed – just drop in and join the fun. Sessions will take place at 11:00 am throughout the school year. NOTE: Stories & More will be off on September 19, with library staff away at a regional conference.
Greeting Card Workshop: October 16, 1:00 pm
Join paper crafter Susan Schneider for this fun workshop. She’ll help you create a charming Thanksgiving Day greeting card, perfect for the coming holiday. All supplies will be provided. Please contact the library to register by Monday, October 14.
Nature sketching & Journaling: October 19, 10:00 am
Explore the craft of nature observation in this morning field trip. Meet at the library, then hit the trails with artist, educator and environmentalist Penny Krebiehl as your guide. Bring your notepad, pens/pencils, binoculars, water bottle, etc., and dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Please contact the library in advance to register: 326-5361, or [email protected].
Christine Byron – The Green Book of Michigan: October 21, 5:00 pm
Historian Christine Byron will share the story of the “Green Book”, a travel guide for African American motorists from 1938 through 1967. Started by Victor Green, it listed places where African Americans were welcomed customers, so they could “vacation without aggravation.” Christine will focus on listings from Michigan, sharing anecdotes and photos that bring to light a fascinating chapter of the civil rights movement.
Tech Tuesday – iPhone: October 22, 2:00 pm
Corey Buchan of BuchanTECH will present an introductory tutorial for iPhone users, covering basic functions & features, setup, and apps. Bring your phone and your questions! This session is part of the ongoing Tech Tuesday series, presented by the public libraries of Leelanau County. You can also attend the tutorial at the Leelanau Township Library on October 1, the Suttons Bay Bingham Library on October 8, or the Leland Township Library on October 15.
Versiti Community Blood Drive: October 25
Help provide vital support to our regional healthcare system with your blood donation. The team from Versiti will be on hand from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm in our Program Room. Schedule an appointment to save a space. Walk-ins will also be welcome as the day’s schedule allows.
Holiday Food Preserves: November 19, 6:00 pm
With the holidays approaching, it’s the perfect time to create some tasty preserves for the loved ones on your list. Join Kara Lynch of the MSU Extension Food Safety Team to for some practical and creative ideas for making jams, salsas and other delicacies in your own kitchen.
Get Set Up: Life-long learning for Seniors
Michigan seniors can take advantage of these great continuing education courses, offered free of charge in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Courses are accessed online, from the convenience of your own home, and can be enjoyed live or via recording. Get Set Up includes fun, social learning presentations and activities in a diverse range of subjects: personal technology training, food and cooking, health and exercise, travel, and much more. Have a look today!
History Hounds: from the Historical Society of Michigan
Explore fascinating topics in Michigan history with these weekly virtual lectures, presented by the Historical Society of Michigan, and available free of charge to patrons of the Glen Lake Library. Lectures are presented on Tuesday afternoons at noon, or Wednesday evenings at 7:00, in alternating weeks. Register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link, specifying the Glen Lake Community Library as your member organization.
TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten
Here’s a great new resource to support early childhood learning, delivered right to your cell phone. Register via a brief online form, and receive 8 – 10 text messages per month, each outlining a simple activity you can share with your little one. Or, even more simply, just text TALK to 75547. Many thanks to the Ypsilanti District Library and their partners for making this service available to all Michigan residents!
2024 Ode to Asparagus
Thanks to the many poets that participated in our annual Ode, and the 100+ people in attendance! Here are all of the poems submitted in this year’s Ode.
